Services travel all over the North-West and West Coast, Cancer Council Tasmania business development assistant Karen Smith said.

A similar event last year was a success, with more than 140 people attending.

A $13,000 profit was achieved.

This year looks to be even bigger than the last, Ms Smith said.

"At this stage we have around 130 people on our guest list," she said.

People at this year's dinner will be well-fed, and well-entertained, with the Royal Australian Navy Band to play some jazz-rock music during the night.

"Once the formalities are finished with the night they'll move into the rock side of things," Ms Smith said. Although the dinner will be fun for all who attend it, the money raised will go to help real people who have a real fight with cancer.

"We have support workers that go out into the community," Ms Smith said.

Cancer Council Tasmania has increased its support staff in the past 12 months.

Their roles include assisting health practitioners, and services include providing financial assistance.

"When someone's affected by cancer, they can't work," Ms Smith said.

"The financial burden becomes quite great."

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WHAT: Three-course dinner, entertainment, free drinks until 10pm.

WHEN: Saturday, July 12.

WHERE: Pier01, Ulverstone.

COST: $100 per person, purchase at the Cancer Council Tasmania office, Ulverstone.